Designers Daruma Doll

This stylish daruma is a collaboration between Imai Daruma and a Japanese designer, and fits right into today’s modern aesthetic.

Takasaki City in Gunma is the largest producer of daruma in Japan. It was originally used by peasants as a good luck charm, based on the monk Bodhidharma. They were made with papier-mâché, and the production techniques and design remain the same to this day.

The eyes of the daruma are painted to resemble cranes, and the moustache like turtles - both symbols of luck and longevity in Japan. Nowadays, modern designs of daruma are being produced alongside their more traditional counterparts.

Available in red, white, and black.

Materials: Recycled paper, chalk, clay
Dimensions: 12 cm tall 
Treatment: Matte Finish

Instructions for care: This product is fragile so please handle gently.